“It was a two-to-three-point point game from tip to finish, and a very physical game. Points were tough to come by,” Hamilton coach Steve Sikma said. “We have averaged 24 free throws per game for the past month. Tonight we got to the line five times.

“I am real proud of our boys for battling against a good team and a great deal of adversity. Just a few more finishes against pressure down low, and we could have knocked off the league leader.”